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Daily Republican., 1887-11-28
The Hornsby Funera,,

The funeral OF Henry NJ. Horpsby
took place from his late residence, No
304 East Fourth street, yesterday after
noon, At l30 o'clock. The mystery
shrouding tho deceased attracted q large
crowd OF people. The q. A r. Posts
met at their respective headquarters
yesterday at D. IN and the EdRemoor
employees met 81 Smyth Post head
quarters. The posts marched to the
home OF the deceased. TIE fuHeral ser.
vices were conducted by the Rev. j. l..
Estlin, a comrsde Of Bmyth Post. The
procession was then formed and the
column moved In the following order:
Ohief Marshal B0gia; Smyth Post Drum
Corps, Smyth Post Guards, in charge of
Captain Jacob b Slifer; Smyth Post, in
command Of Commander Alexander
Burleigb; DUPONT Post Baud; Post q
Guard, In charge of Captain w. j.
Blackburn; Dupont Post, In command
OF Commander W. p. Voshell; Veteran
Guard OF Delaware and Grant Post, In
charge Of Commander William O'Oon.
nor; Kdgemoor Iron Oompany's en-.
ployes, In charge OF W. j. Parker; car.
risge containing the Rsv. j. L. Estlin
and otaers; hearse bearing the remains
and escorted by six pall.bearers from
among his fellow-workmen and o guard
OF honor composed OF two comrades
from each post guard, in charge of Past
Commander j. H. Wrightington; car.
riagss containing friends OF the de
ceased.
Thousands Of people lined the street
and ut the entrance to the csmetery Il
was only by the efforts Of the platoon
OF police, under Sergeant McVey, thsi
the cortege was enabled to enter thu
cemetery. The cemetery was crowded
by lot holderB and and those holdinJ
tickets The Grand Army burial ser
vice was goue through ana q militar.
salute OF three volleys fred over tn
grave. The dirges were played by Du
Pont Post Band. Tue committee de
sires to thank all who contributed t
give the poor man decent burial.
Among those especially entitled :
mention are the officers and superin
tendent Of the Wilmington and Brandy
wine Cemetery, Coroner Barnhil'
Mayor Rhoads, Chief Dougherty an
his detail OF police, Charles B. Dough
! erty, who sent hsarse and carriag
.. without charge; Harry W. Lowe, VIII
! sent two cabe on the same terms, an
! the employees of the Ejgemoor 1ro
Company, who raised the money &c
. the necessary funeral expenses.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-28
General Crook s Wife.

Ont In Arizona the wire Of General
Crook is spoken Of as Q public ben efac
tor. While travelling across the Terri
tary two years ago she threw handful
of water dresses out of the car window
and they fell into brook which the
railroad followed. The current carried
them into q soft, marshy place, where
tbey at once took root and grew. Event.
ualiy they spread along the banks Of
The stream aud reached out even to
those of that in which 1t now empttes.
II rumor be true, the water cress now
grows In luxuriance throughout the
entire Territory, and the settlers there
abouts have learned to love 1t as well as
an Englishman does his breakfast chop.
The finest specimen Is called the Crook
cress, In compliment to the lady who is
responsible for Its introduction. Mrs.
Crook was o Miss Daily, Of Oakland,
Md.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-28
A Fashionable wedding,

The Rev. Isaac T. SufDhsy Of this
city AMI Susan Lucas OF Philadelphia
were married on Thanksgiving even
ing, at No. 26 West Thirteenth street,
by the Rev. B. T Moore of Shiloh
Baptist Church. The bride was hand
somely attirei 10 lavender sursh silB, v
shape back and front. with diamonds,
while the groom wore q Deat-ftting
broad cloth euit, with white satia neck
tie, white kids md patent leather
pumps. The groomsman. Mr.. Simeon
Miller, wore n black suit and white
gloves. The bridepm aid, Miss Jennie
Wilson of Philadelphia, was attired in
q beautiful silk nf ashes of rose, with
diamonds aud natural roges. Many
friends of the bride and groom from q
distaacs were present. The presents
wero numerous and useful, among them
the bride recsived S33 60 in cash. The
evening passed pleasantly. and will
long bs remembered by al who were
presect rs one Of the most enjoy yable in
their lives.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-28
Brevities,
The cheapest hRs house fn the cit ,.
Rum erd Bros.' 4O4 Mark &C street.

Try Bush's coal you will like IL.
Go to Murphey's for your bed springs.
Buy your furniture at Murphey's.
Try Basins coal you will surely like 1t.
W. j. kimble, grocer, End and Justison st.
Millard f. Davis, jeweler, e. Second st.
Fine Is X. Rings, at Hanrs, 10 E. Fourth.
Il. Roop Smith, druggist, STU and King.
American Laundry, COZ West Front street.
First class furniture at Murphey's. 900 Ship
ley street.
Go 10 Geo. II. Murphey's for your par1or
chamber and dining room furniture. 50 ship
ley street.
j. q. Bryant, No. IL East Seventh street,
is taking orders for the revised and latest
edi ion OF samantha at Saratoga. Price re-
duced TO Si.75. Agents wanted.
II You want cheap picture frames 80 to g.
K. Bau9h, 2oS West Second street. have
the largest stock In Delaware; come and soc
for yourselves.
II you want your Heaters and Range over
hauled and put in good order for the winter,
send your order to I, East Fourth street. Pick
els Stove and Heater Company. By tele-
phone, Number 32S, 1t will be promptly item
[ del to.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-28
A Model Locomotive.

Passenger engine No. S3), designed by
Mr.. Al. Cromwell, Superintendent of
Motive Power, Baltimore and Ohio Rail {.
road Company, has recently been turned
out OF the Mt. Glare Shops at Baltimore
and placed in service.
The performances of the new engine
have fully met the expectations of her
designer aud he has been the recipient of
many congratulations from the officials
of the Traffic and Transportation Depart
ments of the Road.
No. $50 hauled Express Train No, g.,
consisting of three sleeping cars, three
coaches, two baggage cars, one express
car and one postal car, from Baltimore to
Martinsburg IN two hours and fifty six
minutes, making four stops at stations.
The distance is ia miles and the rum
ming time was, therefore, made at the
rate OF thirty-nine miles per hour, an ex.
ceedingly high rate fepeed to maintain
with so large train, and over such
grades as intervene between Baltimore
and Martinsburg.
Two still more remarkable perform
ances by the same engine were made ia
taking Limited Express Train No 5, con
sisting Of one sleeping car, two coaches
one baggage and one postal car from
Piedmont to Altamont, II miles. in 4s q
minutes, and the same train up Cheat
River grade from dead stop at Rowles
burg, ~ miles, in 10 minutes The dis
tances named are all up grade, the for
mer averaging III feet to the mile, and
the latter 105 feet to the mile.
Engine $50 has four driving wheels, 6t
inches in diameter; cylinders 19x24; tele
scoped boiler, So inches at smoke boz
with inch wagon top; 17+ hues, II fee,
long AMI q inches in diameter; fire box
III inches long by 81 inches wide, inside
measurem ent; gross weight, with fou
gauges of water and ready for service
100000 pounds; weight over driver
10000 pounds.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-28
The Popular cience Monthly

The December number of "The Popular
Science Monthly" is one of even more
than the usual variety and attractiveness.
The opening article ''Invent ons at Pana
ma" oy Stuart F. Weld, embodies dc
scrlptions of the engines and devices OF
recent inventions by which work has done
on De Lesseps' canal. The sixth article
by Hon. David A Wells on Economic
Disturbances" relates exclusively to toe
"Cnanges in the Relative Values OF the
Precious Metals " Mr.. G. W Piersoa In
"The Rise of the Granger Movement,
furnishes an interesting chapter relating
to the economic history of our country.
In addition to these there is host OF
other interesting and instructive reading
matter for young and old, by which all
can improve their minds during the long
winter evenings that are now rapidly
drawing near. New York: d. Appleton
& Company. Fifty csnts number, %
Daily Republican., 1887-11-28
A POISONING Case.

On last Saturday, from some un.
known cause, the family OF Robert w.
West, No. 831 Chestnut street, was poi.
soped. The family consists oil Mr.. and
Mrs. West and Ave children. One OF
the children Ia married, and he and his
wife and child also live in the house.
Shortly after midnight Saturday all
nine persons wers taken i'll. DR.. Peter
Cooper, the family physician, was call
ed In and soon relieved the sufferers.
Last evening they were all well except
West and the baby. 1t WAS thought at
first that the poisoning was due TO pol
eoned food, but 1t has been impossible
no far to trace 1t to any cause.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-28
Fast Ira ms.

Thers have been several important
changes made in the g & Q Railroad
recently, 4 new train intended for the
accommo iatior OF business men from
this city ard Chester leaves PnilSdei
phia Ut 4 IS D. m An accommodation
for the benef. OF theatre gosrs haa ossn
pat 90, leaving PhiindelphiS at IL 80 p.
m. The express train going east, which
reaches this city from baitimora at IL IA
a. M. is now run IN two sections, 80
that tte delays OF the express trains
from Washington and the West will
not prevent the train leaving on time.
The train leaving Phila aieipris 81 ID
d m makes the run to this city In forty
min utes, and has made it in thirty min
utes,
Daily Republican., 1887-11-28
RragIss ar Church

Diamond State Castle, No. 10. aceon'
panied by members of other oa6fies. at
tended services In the First Hresby-
terian Church yesterday morning
There were about 100 Sir Kalghts in
line, each wearin the regulation fatigue
cap. An eloquent sermon was preached
by the Raw. a. d. Lindsay, pastor O.
the church, from lat Cor:ntnraus, Is,
13: watch ye, sta ad fast in ths faiFn
lest you, like men, bs strong.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-28
MRS. Jscobs' Fair bulletin.

What ribbons we have left viii! be
sold At the reduced prices. We will
sell this week Egyptian and Oriental
lsces at less than hall price. Laces that
sold at 2o and 80 cents, fair prices 13,.
Laces were 40c., fair price 20,. All
laces gre6tly reduced. You will save
price OF admission II you buy only one
yard Of our laces aad ribbons. Mrs.
Jacobs. 220 King and GIT Market SITS.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-28
Special Mention.
DIR. SHINING Eye euro.

The finest eye tonic. eye strengthener
and promoter Of clear. healthy, strong
sight. Weak, infsuied sra sore eyes
are quickly cured. Long sightedness,
or short or near siahtedness Is wonder.
fully relieved by restoring the lost
action Of the nerve. by removing all
paralytic or congestivs tendencies.
Bad eyes are made good, weak eyes are
made strong and diseased eyes are made
well by using this famous eye medi-
cine. 25c. and 800. bottles supplied.
Main depot 4th and King streets, vii
mingtoD, Del.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-28
I'VE BEEN BUYING MY
CLOTHING IN THIS
HOUSE FOR TWENTY
SIX YEARS. | NEVER
BOUGHT A DOLLARS
WORTH ELSEW HERE. |
NEVER HAD OCCASION
TO BECAUSE I ALWAYS
GOT THE WORTH OF
MY MONEY IN ALL MY
PURCHASES HERE.
II Saturdays Customer.

Though we heaped up
words the house high we
couldn'; make a better
speech for old Oak Hall
than that.
I's as complete in its
facts as its reasons. With
advertisements and stores
beokoning him tor all these
years, he "never had ocea-
sion' 20 buy "a d ollar's worth
elsewhere" He passed them
all by.
Do you think it was be-
cause he didn't want to
save money? Do you think
he's alone in his experienced
What's yours?
Depend on it this wonder
full bu siness of millions of
dollars a year hasn't been
built up on any less than the
unshaken confidence Of
thousands OF customers who
Ihave done as well as ne.
Hasn't it been because the
'Iclothing wore nearly IS long
lagain as expected! because
Iyou were sure of never being
disappointed in getting what
we promised?
! Oar woThpeople can take
courage from such praise,
and, for US, It's worth while
!; doing business in a way
that brings such solid and un-
interrupted confidence.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-28
The Westinghouse Test.

About 800 persous Witnessed the tests
OF the Westinghouse airbrskes at
Wynuwood Station, on the Pennsyl
vRnia railroad main line, on Saturday
afternoon. The officers OF The Westing
housa Company, Of the Pennsylvania
railroad, of the Lehtsh Valley and
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad com,
panies we're present. WILMINGTON was
represented by job 81. jackson, Charles
w. Pusey, A. j. MoCauslahd, euperln
tendent, aud II. n. Htllis, chief en-
Rineer OF the Wilmington and Northera
Railroad Company; Henry d Gordon,
master of machinery p, W. Il B.;
Calvin G. Turner, general foreman P,
W. & B. shops; Robert E Marshall,
assistant road foreman OF engines Mary
land Division; Leonard ID. Tofts, road
foreman Of engines Delaware division;
William III. Lunaren, general foreman
P, w. 81 p. Car shops.
With train OF Fifty freight cars, 38
feet long and a capacity of 10000
poupds, nine tests were made.
The frss test was made when the
train was runuiug twenty miles an
hour. 1t WAS stopped in fourteen sec
onds. In the second test the train was
running at forty mile speed. It was
osopPou III IVA ooSonHs' n scoe Va Aoioy
miles an hour, with spectators aboard,
was made. The train was stopped in
10 seconds. A test OF twenty miles al
hour was made under the most favor
able conditions. Tae train ran 200(
feet. The last test Was with two trains
on parallel tracks One train consisted
OF twenty freight cars with the newest
Of the Westinghouse appliances, and
the Othnr twalva rapUiQr paaaau0ar CAR
with the regular Westinghouse equip
ment, These two trains came thunder
speed of nearly sixty miles sn hour
The brakes were applied simultaneous
ly on each train. The freight came t
Q stop In 10 seconds and the passenger
In 23 seconds, having run 284 feet fur
chez than the freight train.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-28
A OARn

To all who are suffering fson the er-
rors and indieeFeSions OF yoUeh, nervauf
weakness, early decay, loss os .nsEtood,
&c., will send q recipe thaS WILL oure
you, FREE OF OHAE3E. Thss great
remedy was discovered by n nlisssolarS
In South America. Ssnd a self.Gadress.
ed envelope to the RRv. JoaErA T.
IHNAM Station d. New York Cisv.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-28
weiis. taarr ISa,sam.

II gray, restores to originsl color. An
elegant dressing, softens and 6esutihes.t
No oil nor grease. A. tonic restorative;
stops hair coming ont; strengthens,
oleanses, heals scalp. 500.
uRouah on Toothsobe." Instant relief
1be. Trough ON CORNS," hard or
soft corns. loo. CROUCH ON BILE
PilIs," Little, but good. I0c, CROUCH
ON WORMS" Sure oure. 26ot
You Must Not
class "Rough on Dirt" with the ordi'
nary washing compounds. 1t is n new,
different and altogether superior article.
A revelation in housekeeping. A boon
10 women. A new discovery. Beats
the world for Kitchen, Laundry,
starching, Bath or Shampoo.
"RouGh on Piies."
Ask for "Rough on Piles." Internn
and External Remedy in each package
sure cure. 600.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-28
sometn,pg worth Reading.

just opened with full line of wall
napers and window shades, which We
Are selling at the very lowest pricesi we
would solicit o call from our friends
and the public.
g. W. EVANS b Co.,
200 West Second Street.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-28
The New Building.

The committee consisting Of Job Fl.
J JackRon, Postmaster R H. Taylor,
Judge Leonard Il. Wales, Lswis G,
vandeggift, E a., George ". Bash. Jr.,
Milo W. Locke, Harry T. Cause, j.
Parke Postles, Preston Laa, William
LAwton and Joseph L CARPENTER. Jr.,
was appointed by the Board of Trade to
confer with Architect Freret on the
subject OF the new Federal Buildlr IS
They have been unable TO comply wi.n
the wishes of the hoard, but the follow.
ing letter explains the delay:
"Washington, November 2S
SIN reply to your letter of the 9Th
instant, 1 have TO say that will be
glad to see you at this office In regard
TO the proposed government building In
your city Any day duriug the cotn'Is
week which will be convenieDtto you
will suit me. An earlier reply has b. ser
delayed ny reason OF absenos from th'
city. Respectfully yours,
"RILL. A. FEERET,
HSuperylsIpg III. - -
Daily Republican., 1887-11-28
"Super vislng q

The real need Of O sick baby l. Joi ..
much medicine as it Is something u
'slssIst natura." Many things sre
recon meEdei, bat the BEST knnwn rem'
edy for the ailments of ycuog eatldren
is DE-. Bul.'s 3soy Syrup. Pfica oasy
% cents bottle.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-28

~ her baby was sick, we gave her CAstor!s,
W hen she was Child, she cried fot Cast oris
When she became Miss, she clung - Castoria
toria.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-28

A ledy who has suffered for over
three months extreme torture from
violent cough has become completely
cured by DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-28
srhsir Tbsoks,

Ss'Ie, No. 4, X. 9. T., At
..jon on Wedne sday
u 'ssir thanks TO those
E,lsmen who 80 kindly
|tn tF.ir fourth anniver'
hbCr ID. .-
Daily Republican., 1887-11-28

Not only in ths spring time, but al
the year round peopls Will nsed reli.
ole cathattic. We would rs3onn End
Laxador. Prizes 25 cents.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-28
60 To

TAYLOR q Yullsrton's. No. 300 King
street, for puss drugs Of AL desorip-
tion.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-28
Sheriff y Sales

On Saturday afternoon Sheriff Lamb
son sold the following properties:
Lot and brick building ut the south
cast corner Of King snd Fifth streets,
the property Of Albert Richardson, to
Sarah Wis- for 81, ,225.
Lot and brick dwelling on the wester,
ly eide Of Madison street, between Sixth
and Seventh, and 144 feet liz inches
southerly from the south side OF
Seventh street, also the properly oi
Albert Richardson to 1. Ii. JJslyn fol-
Sl25.
Lot on the southerIy side OF Third
street, on the original SIalcup line, be
tween Walnut and PoplSr streets, the
property OF John g. Pierce, deceased, to
James z. Smith for 81, 100.
Three tracts, the property OF Jamos
| Esiinton, to Joseph i. Carpenter for
81 900 The first is situated Oh the
uortherly side of Fifth street, neGr
Lombard; the second on ths easterly
side of heald street near Christian q
avenue, anG the third on the eastsrlJ
side OF Church street between Seventh
and Eighth.
A lot on the westerly side of a 16 fee
wide alley running from Third t.
Fourth streeta, between Liucoin anG
UHion, the property of William Kyne
to Peter j, Ford for S25.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-28

The steamer Susie A. Mccall, Capt
Roy bold, has left for North Carolina.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-28
MAKE sure

Of q barrel Of "Silver Medal" -four by
dropping In ct Stewards -four store,
Fourth and King. Flour must advance
In price soon. Now is the time to buy
for . Christmas present, and what
could be more acceptable than barrel
OF our famous "Silver Medal" -four,
only IS 90 per barrel. Warranted all
right. Try 1t. Phone 408.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-28

kR Wo haven't sa 1 q
mucn about our Boys
II p0NC : shoeg. ana yet, ifany
y " 4O branch OF cur business
has given us sstisisc-
N LAD ton, It has been our
y VA Boys' and 0irps de-
pertinent.
t0VS Better still, It has
pDl }, given the public sat-
fsfaction. our policy
A ElpESC Ct giving you the
puES "most valuen for your
money apent, with
Inu00T tho privilege OF re-
PSuUOL turning, have ex-
changed or money re'
|Nn Iunfed, has bu lit up q
hAD trade that has sur
WORK. lions
Daily Republican., 1887-11-28

speciai to the keprDllcaE.
Nov. 27 Will be under the Masenl
Tsmpie, sl6 Market street, Wi,mtz ,uaz
ton. Del. on or about December l. 1909
Daily Republican., 1887-11-28

/ suffered with rheumatism in the
shoulder for moaths and the only thing
found that did me any good was Sal.
vstion Oh. 1t cured ms. and l recon-
meu6 IL 10 all sufferers vita said dis
ease. N Sc AN,
/ Ps1rl st., BsltiLl - nd.
Daily Republican., 1887-11-28

walnut candy at Ferguson's,l1 IL = ~
Daily Republican., 1887-11-28

For dry goods-orAnor & 90.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-01-26

The three county assessors OF this city
are now sitting at the City Hall, In &C
cordance with the law which REQ Hires
them TO 81, at some cen raj place for I've
consecutive days, commencing January
18Th OF each year, for the purpose OF cor
recting any errors 10 their assessments,
and tor assessing any person who may
have been omitted. There were very lev
persons who applied yesterday, and as
there are many VITO are careless about
the matter, a movement has been started
to have copies OF the ASSESSOR lists print
ed, with the following Introduction. and
distributed TO every house in this city
"ui>FRANcHIsED.
Republican ard Democratic citizens
OF Wilmington, scan this list that has
ben made by the assessors and hung up
in various saloons the required length oil
time, and should you not End your name
upon Ii, anu desire 10 qualify yourself 10
cast vote at the next Presidential cleo
ton and The only chance without resortipg
10 the tedious recourse Of the Levy Court,
OF Obtain ny the right 10 vote at the next
may orally election, and also to place
yourself In a position 10 assist in adyanc-
ing the moa and material interest OF
our city and county should the General
Assembly now in session conclude To
submit the great questions OF lacal OPP
ton, district representation or constitu'
tiona reform to the voters Of our city and
county, IL Is absolutely necessary FOR you
TO apply in person 10 the assessors, who
will 81 al the CITY Hall on Tuesday
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sat
urdAy OF tnis week between the hours Of
9 and Il, mornings, and and 5 in III,
Afternoons.
New corners in the city or those who
were returned as delinquents IN March
1855, can look over these Lists. and II they
do not ind their names thereon, they car
go TO the cry Hall any day this week
between the hours CT and II a. m. and
2 and 5p n. and have themselves as
sessed, provided that they take some
property along TO identity them al
the law prescribes
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-01-26
Yxps.ssvs Cousss,o.s.

Tha movement naAs IN Congrses 10
ooosolidass some Of the e1sssa's dis
tEiots md q The same time - reduce
The luab9 d custom hsusss, 10 very
likely Q move In the hight direction,
aad yss thsrs 10 . possibility OF carry
ing sach . reform % fAf - 70 cripple
trade and commerce. II cannot b ex.
peoesd that every custom district and
every port OF entry Will bear expsusss,
but yet II would Be impolitio 70 abolish
them. A. York, Maine. List year, only
81 vss collected and Il cost tbs govern
ment t256 81 70 collect It; I'll wAs col.
lected at Fort Benton, Monsans, Ut .
cost Of 81, s2s 81. These are extreme
Gases and yet IL may be very necessary
10 have these collection agencies just
where they are. At Barpsssble, Masss-
chusstss, there aie twenty customs on
cisis engaged in collecting . yearly
revenue OF 81. 0o6, making the expendi-
ture for collecting a fer every 81 pas
sed into the federal treasury. TAI
Annapolis, Maryland, only $30s we're
collected lns. year. thres persons were
employed and the cost TO the govern
ment Tor collecting 81 vas $3.50. At
Nsntucket, Msssachuset,s, the cost for
collecting u has been cut dosu from
$40 IL to G.22. What the real ex-
penses OF . district kept for the real
advantages OF trade and revenue may
b. inferred from the proportion OF ex-
pspditurcs TO receipts At real centres OF
Commerce. AT Baltimore for example
the cost OF collecting o. wss 10 cents;
o. Boston 3 cent?; ~ Philadelphia 2
7-l0 oens, and 81 New York, e.l0
cents, the cost being asa rule In in
we're proportion to the business trans
acted. The reven nes at these ports sre
more easily collected OF the EXPENSE
named than s. can be collected 1t York,
Maine. .. IN expenses OF s256 81.
II cannot be expected that all these
districts and custom houses will psy
expenses, and yet It may be- % neces-
sary 70 have them ~ TO have post
OH oes that do not pay expenses. The
govern IN ent can run such matters on
the loss and gain principle without
gres. In jury 20 the pu bile service.